The Jihlava–Třebíč–Raabs Cycle Path links the Czech highlands with the Austrian border town of Raabs an der Thaya. Its journey combines the Jihlava River valley, historic towns and rolling countryside, with opportunities to stop for castles, architecture and local history.
Along the Jihlava River
The route begins in Jihlava, where the historic centre, the Mother of Our Lord Gate and the Church of St James offer reasons to spend time before riding. The route association describes the journey towards Třebíč as following the Jihlava River for much of the way.
Luka nad Jihlavou and Přibyslavice are among the places along this part of the trip. Vysočina Tourism also highlights the ruins of Rokštejn Castle near the river valley; reaching them involves a climb. The countryside changes between the valley and higher ground, so this is not a continuously level riverside ride.
Třebíč and the southern towns
Třebíč makes a rewarding cultural stop. VisitCzechia draws attention to its Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St Procopius. Vysočina Tourism notes that riders must leave the marked route briefly to visit the town centre, the basilica and the Jewish Quarter.
South of Třebíč, the itinerary heads towards Kojetice, Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou and Moravské Budějovice. Jaroměřice is known for its Baroque château, while the château in Moravské Budějovice houses a museum of regional crafts. Fields, woodland and climbs give this part of the journey a different character from the earlier river valley.
Towards the Austrian border
Beyond Moravské Budějovice, the route continues through the highland landscape towards Jemnice and Dešná. Jemnice has historic town walls and a church dedicated to St Stanislaus. Near Dešná, the regional tourism guide identifies connections with the Iron Curtain Trail, EuroVelo 13, and Greenways Prague–Vienna.
The cross-border journey continues via Großau, where the regional guide describes a connection with the Thayarunde cycle route, and on to Raabs an der Thaya. Raabs Castle stands above the town at the meeting of the Moravian and Austrian Thaya rivers.
Planning the ride
The Jihlava–Třebíč–Raabs Cycle Path Association describes a route designed to avoid main roads wherever possible, using field and forest paths as well as quieter roads. Only part of the itinerary is a dedicated cycle track, so expect the riding environment to change along the way. Some dedicated sections are also used by inline skaters.
The association says cycling can be combined with rail travel, making a shorter section an option. For a longer journey, Vysočina Tourism suggests dividing the itinerary with overnight stops in Třebíč and Moravské Budějovice. Check the route association’s map and local transport arrangements when choosing your own sections.